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* [http://w140.com/tek_7a42_service1_ocr.pdf 7A42 Service Manual Volume 1 (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_7a42_service1_ocr.pdf 7A42 Service Manual Volume 1 (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_7a42_service2_ocr.pdf 7A42 Service Manual Volume 2 (PDF)]
* [http://w140.com/tek_7a42_service2_ocr.pdf 7A42 Service Manual Volume 2 (PDF)]
* [[Media:Tek 7a42 advanced triggering techniques.pdf | 7A42 Advanced Triggering Techniques]]
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The input V/Div setting can only be seen in the mainframe's readout.
The input V/Div setting can only be seen in the mainframe's readout.
Tektronix recommended the [[P6131]] 10 MΩ probe, and the [[P6230]] variable-offset 450 Ω probe for ECL circuits.


{{BeginSpecs}}
{{BeginSpecs}}
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* 20 / 50 / 100 mV/Div (ECL mode)
* 20 / 50 / 100 mV/Div (ECL mode)
* each direct or through 10:1 probe}}
* each direct or through 10:1 probe}}
{{Spec | Input impedance | 1MΩ or 50 Ω}}
{{Spec | Input impedance | 1 MΩ or 50 Ω}}
{{Spec | Max. input voltage |
{{Spec | Max. input voltage |
* at 1 MΩ: 25 V DC+peak AC below 36 MHz, down to 3 V AC at 300 MHz
* at 1 MΩ: 25 V (DC+peak AC) below 36 MHz, down to 3 V<sub>AC</sub> at 300 MHz
* at 50Ω: 5 V RMS during any 1 ms interval}}
* at 50 Ω: 5 V<sub>RMS</sub> during any 1 ms interval}}
{{Spec | Trigger level |
{{Spec | Trigger level |
* -1.27 to +1.28 V (TTL mode) in 10 mV steps
* −1.27 to +1.28 V (TTL mode) in 10 mV steps
* -254 mV to +256 mV (ECL mode) in 2 mV steps (or ×10)}}
* −254 mV to +256 mV (ECL mode) in 2 mV steps (or ×10)}}
{{Spec | Hysteresis | 40 mV (TTL), 8 mV (ECL) (or ×10)}}
{{Spec | Hysteresis | 40 mV (TTL), 8 mV (ECL) (or ×10)}}
{{Spec | Features |
{{Spec | Features |
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==Internals==
==Internals==
The 7A42's functions are controlled by an 8085A microprocessor.
The 7A42's functions are controlled by an [[Intel 8085]]A microprocessor.


Each of the four input attenuator circuits contains five [[miniature relays]]. The bistable relay coils are wired in a 4x5 matrix.
Each of the four input attenuator circuits contains five [[miniature relays]]. The bistable relay coils are wired in a 4x5 matrix.


The 7A42 contains its own switch mode PSU, based on an SG3524 controller, that generates +5 V, -2 V and -5 V from the mainframe's +/-50 V rails.
The 7A42 contains its own switch mode PSU, based on an SG3524 controller, that generates +5 V, −2 V and −5 V from the mainframe's ±50 V rails.
 
==See Also==
* [[067-1155-99]]
* [[A6701]]
* [[821]]


==Pictures==
==Pictures==
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Tek 7a42 fr11.jpg | amplifier board front - attenuators, amplifiers, channel switches  
Tek 7a42 fr11.jpg | amplifier board front - attenuators, amplifiers, channel switches  
Tek 7a42 fr12.jpg | amplifier board rear - channel switches, two 15 ns delay lines
Tek 7a42 fr12.jpg | amplifier board rear - channel switches, two 15 ns delay lines
Tek 7a42 11.jpg
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[[Category:7000 series vertical plugins]]
[[Category:7000 series vertical plugins]]